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Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
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Elon Musk Opposes TikTok Ban in US: Freedom of Speech Concerns
Elon Musk opposes a proposed bill in the US House of Representatives that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok due to its Chinese ownership by ByteDance.
Musk, who heads X, formerly Twitter, expressed his opposition despite potential less competition for his platform.
The bill, which has bipartisan support, could be included in a larger aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, increasing its chances of passing in Congress.
Elon Musk, the owner of TikTok since 2022, opposes a proposed ban of the app in the USA, arguing it infringes on freedom of speech.
The ban, as per a bill, would require ByteDance to sell TikTok or face exclusion from Apple and Google's app stores.
The bill also grants the US president the power to designate other apps as national security threats.
Critics warn that such a ban could set a precedent for targeting other social media and messaging services.
TikTok opposes a bill passed by the US House of Representatives, which they believe would harm the economy and infringe on free speech.
The company argues that the ban would affect 170 million Americans, 7 million businesses, and contribute to an annual loss of $24 billion to the US economy.
The spokesman expressed disappointment that the bill was being pushed through under the guise of foreign and humanitarian assistance.
The bill, which has bipartisan support, could be included in a larger aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, increasing its chances of passing in Congress.
Elon Musk, the owner of TikTok since 2022, opposes a proposed ban of the app in the USA, arguing it infringes on freedom of speech.
The ban, as per a bill, would require ByteDance to sell TikTok or face exclusion from Apple and Google's app stores.
The bill also grants the US president the power to designate other apps as national security threats.
Critics warn that such a ban could set a precedent for targeting other social media and messaging services.
TikTok opposes a bill passed by the US House of Representatives, which they believe would harm the economy and infringe on free speech.
The company argues that the ban would affect 170 million Americans, 7 million businesses, and contribute to an annual loss of $24 billion to the US economy.
The spokesman expressed disappointment that the bill was being pushed through under the guise of foreign and humanitarian assistance.
